ROTC at Holy Cross College
Notre Dame, IN · private nonprofit
Yes, through cross-town: Holy Cross College students join Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC at University of Notre Dame.
Cross-town & partner options
Holy Cross College students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 0.8 miCross-enroll students take Military Science courses at University of Notre Dame.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 0.8 miCross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of Notre Dame.
Navy/Marine ROTCCross-town · 0.8 miCross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at University of Notre Dame.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Holy Cross College in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 1.3 students start ROTC here each year
Source: GAO, GAO-23-105857 (campus data, AY2011–AY2021). GAO counted cadets and commissions by the school the student attended. Numbers for recent years can differ.
Admissions
| Admission rate | 75% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,100–1,330 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 23–30 |
| Test policy | Considered if submitted |
These are the most recent College Scorecard figures. The school decides admission. An ROTC scholarship board judges your academics on its own, in a separate process.
Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)
| In-state tuition | $36,600 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $36,600 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 73% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Holy Cross College. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Holy Cross College has 639 undergraduates. ROTC cadets can study almost any major. Some scholarships and commissioning options prefer certain fields.
Yellow Ribbon & veteran support
Yellow Ribbon is a GI Bill benefit for veterans and eligible dependents, not an ROTC scholarship. The school pays part of the tuition above the GI Bill cap, and VA matches it.
Yellow Ribbon: Holy Cross College takes part.
VA lists no veteran designations for this school.
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Holy Cross College: FAQ
Does Holy Cross College have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Holy Cross College students join Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC at University of Notre Dame.
Which ROTC branches can Holy Cross College students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at University of Notre Dame, 1 mi), Navy ROTC (cross-town at University of Notre Dame, 1 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at University of Notre Dame, 1 mi).
Is ROTC at Holy Cross College on campus or cross-town?
Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at Holy Cross College and train with the unit at University of Notre Dame.
School links and location
These links belong to Holy Cross College. To ask about an ROTC program, open that program above and use the unit's own contact details. ROTCScholar is not the school and not the unit.
- Official site
hcc-nd.edu
- Admissions
hcc-nd.edu
- Apply
hcc-nd.edu
- Financial aid
hcc-nd.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
Location: Notre Dame, IN 46556-0308
IPEDS UNITID: 150774
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